{"id":14237,"date":"2025-05-09T20:52:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T20:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/14237\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T20:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T20:52:12","slug":"cardinals-announce-ivan-herrera-has-been-activated-from-the-10-day-injured-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/14237\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardinals Announce Iv\u00e1n Herrera has been activated from the 10-day injured list"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prior to beginning a three-game set against the Washington Nationals (17-21), the St. Louis Cardinals (19-19) will have a big bat returning to the lineup.<\/p>\n

Catcher Iv\u00e1n Herrera has been activated from the 10-day injured list the team announced Friday.<\/p>\n

First baseman\u00a0Luken Baker<\/a> has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis to make room for the 24-year-old right-handed power hitter. Herrera got off to a blazing start for the Redbirds this season, before suffering a left knee bone bruise while running the bases in a game against the Boston Red Sox on April 6.<\/p>\n

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Herrera was slashing .381\/.458\/1.048 with four home runs and 11 RBI at the time of his injury. Despite missing 31 games, his four round-trippers still rank third on the team, behind only Willson Contreras and Lars Nootbaar, who have five each.<\/p>\n

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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) hits a three run home run for his third home run of the game during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles AngelsJeff Curry-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

“Oh man!! Vibes are GOOD on this Friday,”\u00a0a user exclaimed<\/a> on ‘X.’<\/p>\n

“We definitely needed to see him back in the lineup. I’m excited about this next series. Let’s see if we can stay above .500. Let’s go cards.”\u00a0another user wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Herrera’s return gives the Cardinals three catchers – Pedro Pag\u00e9s and Yohel Pozo – on their depth chart, not including former catcher turned first baseman Contreras. He also gives St. Louis, a team that has clubbed 35 home runs this season, a much-needed power boost heading into a crucial nine-game road trip.<\/p>\n

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Herrera (DH) and Nolan Arenado (3B), who sat out Wednesday’s game with back spasms, are both\u00a0expected to be in the lineup<\/a> for tonight’s series opener.<\/p>\n

First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 6:45 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n

Related: Cardinals at Nationals: How to Watch and What to Watch For<\/a><\/p>\n

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